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Pharmacology Flashcards

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H2 blockers mechanism

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Reversible block of H2 receptors decreasing acid secretion by parietal cells

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Indications for H2 blockers

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Peptic ulcer, gastritis, mild esophageal reflux

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H2 blocker that causes prolactin release, gynecomastia, impotence and decreased libido in males

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Cimetidine

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H2 blockers that decrease renal excretion of creatinine

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Cimetidine and ranitidine

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H2 blocker that is a potent inhibitor of cytochrome P-450 causing multiple drug interactions

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Cimetidine

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What are the H2 blockers?

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Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine

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Irreversible inhibit H+/K+ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Proton pump inhibitors

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Indicated for peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophageal reflux, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a part of H. pylori therapy, and stress ulcer prophylaxis

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Proton pump inhibitors

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Drugs used for the treatment of peptic ulcers that increase the risk of C. difficile infections, pneumonia, and decrease serum magnesium with long-term use

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Proton pump inhibitors

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What are the Proton pump inhibitors?

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Omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, dexlansoprazole

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Antacid that can chelate and decrease the effectiveness of other drugs

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Calcium carbonate

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Antacid that is a phosphate binder, is absorbed into bones causing brittle bones

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Antacid that causes constipation, hypophosphatemia, proximal muscle weakness, osteodystrophy and seizures

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Antacid that can cause diarrhea, hyporeflexia, HoTN, and cardiac arrest

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Magnesium hydroxide

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Drugs that bind to ulcer base, providing physical protection allowing HCO3- secretion to reestablish pH gradient in the mucus layer

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Bismuth and sucralfate

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Bismuth and sucralfate are not given with what type of acid suppressors?

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H2 blockers and PPIs

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What type of environment is required for bismuth and sucralfate to be effective?

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Acidic environment

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18
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A PGE1 analog that increases production and secretion of gastric mucus barrier and decreases acid production

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Misoprostol

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19
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Why is misoprostol contraindicated in women of childbearing age?

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Its an abortifacient

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Acid suppressor used off-label for ripening of cervix to induce labor

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Misoprostol

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21
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How does misoprostol prevent ulcers?

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PGE1 analog prevents NSAID-induced ulcers

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22
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PGE1 analog used for the prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers

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Misoprostol

23
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Long-acting somatostatin analog which inhibits secretion of various splanchnic vasodilatory hormones

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Ocreotide

24
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Somatostatin analog used for the treatment of acromegaly

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Ocreotide

25
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Indications for ocreotide

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Acute variceal bleeds, acromegaly, VIPoma, carcinoid tumors

26
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Acid suppressor indicated for VIPomas that can cause nausea, cramps, steatorrhea and increases the risk of cholelithiasis due to CCK inhibition

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Ocreotide

27
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Drug indicated for ulcerative colitis and activated by colonic bacteria

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Sulfasalazine

28
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What is sulfasalazine a combination of?

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Sulfapyridine (antibacterial) and

5-aminosalicylic acid (anti-inflammatory)

29
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Drug indicated for ulcerative colitis that causes malaise, nausea, sulfonamide toxicity and reversible oligospermia

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Sulfasalazine

30
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Drug with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties indicated for ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease

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Sulfasalazine

31
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Antidiarrheal that is an agonist at u-opioid receptors and slowing gut motility

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Loperamide

32
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Patient with a history of substance abuse wants treatment for diarrhea, what drug is indicated?

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Loperamide

33
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Loperamide side effects

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Constipation and nausea

34
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Antidiarrheal with low addictive potential that causes constipation and nausea

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Loperamide

35
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5-HT3 antagonist that decreases vagal stimulation used to control postoperative vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy

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Ondansetron

36
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Antiemetic that can cause headache, constipation, QT prolongation and serotonin syndrome

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Ondansetron

37
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D2 receptor analog indicated for gastroparesis, persistent GERD and antiemesis

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Metoclopramide

38
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D2 receptor analog that causes parkinsonian effects and tardive dyskinesia that is contraindicated in patients with small bowel obstruction and Parkinson disease

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Metoclopramide

39
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Therapy indicated for weight loss causes steatorrhea and decreased absorption of fat soluble vitamins

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Orlistat

40
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Therapy indicated for weight loss by inhibiting gastric and pancreatic lipase causing decreased breakdown and absorption of dietary fats

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Orlistat

41
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Soluble fibers that draw water into gut lumen, forming a viscous fluid that promotes peristalsis

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Psyllium and methylcellulose

42
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Side effect of bulk forming laxatives like psyllium and methylcellulose

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Bloating

43
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Osmotic laxative indicated for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy

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Lactulose

44
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Mechanism of lactulose for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy

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Degraded by gut flora into lactic acid and acetic acid which promote nitrogen excretion

45
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Osmotic laxative that is degraded by gut flora into lactic acid and acetic acid promoting nitrogen excretion as NH4+

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Lactulose

46
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Laxatives that may be abused by bulimics

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Osmotic laxatives

47
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Which drugs are osmotic laxatives

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Magnesium hydroxide, magnesium citrate, polyethylene glycol, and lactulose

48
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Mechanism of osmotic laxatives

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Provide osmotic load to pull water into GI lumen

49
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Osmotic laxative side effects

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Diarrhea and abuse potential by bulimics

50
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Patient with constipation was given a laxative which caused diarrhea and a brown pigment to be deposited in macrophages within the lamina propria of the gut wall - what is the drug?

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Senna

51
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Laxative which stimulates enteric nerves to contract the colon

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Senna

52
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Emollient used to osmotically draw water into gut lumen increasing water absorption by stool

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Docusate

53
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Osmotic laxative which is also used as an antacid

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Magnesium hydroxide

54
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Side effect of docusate

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Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal-First Aid 2017 (5 decks)

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